I can sort of see the gear re-design argument (though given that Lalafells and Roegadyn already get individual race models clearly means that doesn't completely preclude it with another race).

There are, however a lot of features that wouldn't even affect gear. I'd like to see a Miqo'te sub-race with more catlike (or Ronso-like) facial features. That wouldn't change their head shape enough to involve any change in helmets. Similarly a fur texture for Miqo-te or a fully scaled Au Ra (rather than odd little patches here and there) wouldn't change the body shape at all. If we can't have Ronso-shaped feet, fine, but at least give us the fur and facial features.


Quote Originally Posted by Roegadyn_Bear View Post
This, unfortunately. A good example is World of Warcraft, before the Burning Crusade. The Horde had no "pretty" races, which resulted in a heavily underpopulated faction. The moment they added Blood Elves, the prettiest character model in the game, that problem was fixed nearly overnight.
It's unlikely we'd get an ugly race (because you're right - it wouldn't be popular enough). But beast-like doesn't exclude being beautiful. Ronso or Burmecian or something similar can be very attractive.